Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph 5990/1A-001 is the absolute top of the watch pyramid. The iconic Nautilus, steel case, integrated bracelet and two exceptionally useful complications create one of the manufacturer’s most impressive sports models.
Reference 5990/1A was presented in 2014. Patek Philippe then combined the Travel Time function and a flyback chronograph in one Nautilus. As a result, an extremely functional travel watch was created, which at the same time retained the characteristic style of the entire collection.
The black dial with characteristic horizontal embossing makes a huge impression. Additionally, a subtle gradation is used, which goes from the lighter center to the darker edges. Therefore, the dial changes its character with virtually every movement of the wrist.
Depending on the light, its color can range from deep black through various shades of gray to warmer, almost brown tones. It looks phenomenal in real life and it is definitely difficult to capture this effect in photos.
At the same time, the dial layout remains very harmonious. There is an analog date display at 12 o’clock, and a 60-minute chronograph counter at 6 o’clock. In addition, two small windows on the sides of the dial show day and night separately for local and home time.
The Travel Time function uses two central hour hands. The full hand shows local time, while the openwork hand shows home time. Moreover, the local time can be set forward or backward by one hour using the buttons located on the left side of the case.
On the other hand, the watch offers a full-fledged flyback chronograph. Thanks to this design, you can immediately zero and restart the measurement without stopping the chronograph first.
Inside is the in-house caliber Patek Philippe CH 28-520 C FUS. The automatic mechanism uses a column wheel and a disc clutch. In addition, it offers 45 to 55 hours of power reserve and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz.
The mechanism can be admired through the sapphire caseback. You can see, among other things, a central rotor made of 21-carat gold, a Gyromax balance and a Spiromax spring. Of course, the whole thing meets the Patek Philippe Seal requirements.
The steel case is 40.5 mm in diameter, measuring between 10 and 4 o’clock. Despite the large number of complications, it retains the characteristic proportions of the Nautilus. What’s more, this generation is water resistant to 120 meters.
The integrated steel bracelet combines satin-finished surfaces with polished elements. Thanks to this, it perfectly highlights the characteristic geometry of the case and at the same time remains extremely comfortable to wear.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph 5990/1A-001 is a watch for a collector who is looking for an absolutely top item. It combines the iconic Nautilus design with an advanced mechanism and complications that actually have practical applications.
The offered copy comes from 2019. The set includes all original boxes and documents.
Condition like new. The watch looks absolutely phenomenal and has never been restored.
